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Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
South Bend, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
South Bend, IN rent slipped 3.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,250/month. Renters today are paying $47 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
South Bend sits 34.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 138 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
South Bend rents range from studios at $950/month to 4+ bedrooms at $1,950/month, with 1-bed and 2-bed units making up over 40% of total rentals. The city offers a broad range of bedroom sizes for renters seeking different space needs.
Neighborhood spotlight
Near Northwest and Unite neighborhoods saw rents rise around 60% year over year to $1,999/month and $1,513/month respectively, contrasting with the citywide decline. Meanwhile, Harter Heights and Wooded Estates experienced declines of -82.9% and -74.8%.
Median rent
Median rent in South Bend
$1,250/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in South Bend is $1,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Bend
138
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Bend rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South Bend, IN
Average rent prices in South Bend have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
South Bend, IN
Rent prices in South Bend vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Bend is $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in South Bend run $859 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 |  12% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $895 | 1% | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | No Change | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,384 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $1,950 | No Change | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Council Oak | $1,264 | |
Keller Park | $1,250 | |
Lasalle Area | $1,250 | |
Near Northwest | $1,999 | |
Northeast South Bend | $1,425 | |
Northwest South Bend | $987 | |
River Park | $1,485 | |
Rum Village | $1,250 | |
West Washington | $1,197 | |
Westside | $1,222 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,000 | 5% | 24% | |
Condos | $1,600 | No Change | 19% | |
Houses | $1,350 | 3% | 4% |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,384
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last year
8%
Northwest South Bend
Average rent
$987
Council Oak
Average rent
$1,264
Near Northwest
Average rent
$1,999
Northeast South Bend
Average rent
$1,425
West Washington
Average rent
$1,197
River Park
Average rent
$1,485
Rum Village
Average rent
$1,250
Keller Park
Average rent
$1,250
Lasalle Area
Average rent
$1,250
Westside
Average rent
$1,222
Apartments
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
24%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last year
19%
Houses
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in South Bend, IN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in South Bend, IN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in South Bend and Buchanan by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Bend
34%lower than the national median
41%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Bend, IN is 11% higher than the median rent in Buchanan, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,130
27%$1,018
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$1,095
10%$1,661
31%$1,175
6%$1,450
2%$925
3%$1,200
4%$1,000
15%$1,395
7%$1,350
Cost of living in South Bend, IN
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 4% lower |
| Groceries | 1% higher |
| Health | 4% higher |
| Housing | 20% lower |
| Transportation | 7% lower |
| Utilities | 6% lower |
Discover rentals in South Bend, IN
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Bend
17640 Douglas Rd, South Bend, IN 46635
4 beds
3 baths
$475
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Bend
1604 Hass Dr #1, South Bend, IN 46635
5 beds
2 baths
$750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
West Washington apartment for rent in South Bend
1135 Thomas St #2, South Bend, IN 46601
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Price dropped $175Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
20h ago
Northwest South Bend house for rent in South Bend
229 College St, South Bend, IN 46628
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Bend
301 S Lafayette Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601
Studio
0 baths
$99,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Bend
52530 Indiana State Route 933, South Bend, IN 46637
Studio
0 baths
$50,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Northeast South Bend condo for rent in South Bend
806 S Bend Ave #A, South Bend, IN 46617
1 bed
1 bath
$7,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Harter Heights apartment for rent in South Bend
427 Howard St, South Bend, IN 46617
5 beds
2 baths
$4,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
43m ago
Verified
415 South Lafayette Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46601
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,015–$1,634
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2909 Sugar Maple Ln, South Bend, IN 46628
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Bend
3 beds
1 bath
$1,909
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
2h ago
Near Northwest house for rent in South Bend
1017 Sherman Ave #1, South Bend, IN 46616
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 16
43m ago
Verified
415 South Lafayette Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46601
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,015–$1,634
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2909 Sugar Maple Ln, South Bend, IN 46628
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1918 Lincoln Way W, South Bend, IN 46628
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
328 N Notre Dame Ave, South Bend, IN 46617
Studio
1 bath
$800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Near Northwest house for rent in South Bend
1017 Sherman Ave #1, South Bend, IN 46616
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 16
2h ago
725 Cottage Grove Ave, South Bend, IN 46616
3 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Northwest South Bend house for rent in South Bend
229 College St, South Bend, IN 46628
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
23h ago
House for rent in South Bend
4 beds
1.5 baths
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for South Bend, IN
Quick answers to common questions about the South Bend rental market.
How much is rent in South Bend?
The average rent in South Bend is $1,250 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Bend?
Average rent prices in South Bend have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does South Bend rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Bend is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in South Bend?
The most affordable neighborhoods in South Bend are Northwest South Bend ($987/mo), West Washington ($1,197/mo), and Westside ($1,222/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Bend?
To comfortably afford rent in South Bend, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in South Bend?
January offers the best rental deals in South Bend, with rents running about 8% lower than the April peak. December also sees less competition among renters, while March and August are the most competitive months.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).